The left brain versus the right brain and its effects on learningThe left and right sides of the brain are said to have specific functions relative to each side ( Melina, 2011). The left side of the brain is said to be responsible for interpreting language, sound and speech (Melina, 2011). According to Cherry (2014), the right side of the brain is said to control facial recognition, creativity, and emotions conveyed during reading, among other things. Each student processes and absorbs information differently (Green, 1990). The functions noted are directly related to the individual's study methods. The left hemisphere of the brain tells you how to think, how to feel, what to believe, and what choices to make (Connell, 2002). This part of the brain is the exact opposite of the right hemisphere. Typically a left-brain student has no problem opening a textbook, reading lessons, and listening to the teacher's lectures. A left hemisphere dominant student would normally prefer to work alone with limited distractions during class (Connell, 2002). Normally an individual with a dominant left hemisphere is able to solve problems and achieve results in science and mathematics (Al Ghraibeh, 2012). According to Al Ghraibeh (2012), this type of skill is highly developed among writers, journalists, poets, speakers and comedians. On the other hand, in work groups this type of student plays a type of project leadership role (Sandler & Badger, 1998). A left-brain teacher prefers to teach by lecturing and discussing and assigns problems for students to solve independently. as an approach to teaching (Connell, 2002). This method may be difficult for right-brain dominant students who are familiar with a different paper... half of the article... or (1999), 112(2), 28-32+. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/224396653?accountid=8289Green, F. R. (1999). Brain and learning research: Implications for meeting the needs of diverse learners. Education, 119(4), 682-687+. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196424120?accountid=8289Herrmann-Nehdi, A. (2010). THINK WITH YOUR WHOLE BRAIN. T+D, 64(5), 36-41,6. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/288015163?accountid=8289Melina, R. (2011). What is the difference between right brain and left brain? Retrieved from: http://www.livescience.com/32935-whats-the-difference-between-the-right-brain-and-left-brain.html.Sadler-Smith, E., & Badger, B. ( 1998). Cognitive style, learning and innovation. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 10(2), 247-265. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/226910904?accountid=8289